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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.83, 265.72 and 170.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.83, 265.72 and 170.53 is: 234.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.83 : 265.72 = 170.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.83/265.72 = 170.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.83x = 265.72 × 170.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.83x = 45,311.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,311.82/192.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.98

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